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Cecilia

I see, even though I haven't returned the money I owe you...you still chose to believe in me...

Cecilia

I...can't thank you enough. I don't know how I'll repay you properly...

Nah, no need. Knowing you're safe is reward enough for me.

Cecilia

B-But, I can't leave it like this!

Cecilia

So—the money. There's a reason I've kept delaying...

Man

Cecilia, you're okay!

Cecilia

Abel?! How are you able to move?

Abel

How could I possibly sleep knowing my future wife was found safe and sound?! Oh, I'm so glad you're okay!

Eh? Did you say...future wife?

Abel

I heard all about how you were captured by that scoundrel! But you're safe now, and we can finally get married!

M-Married...?

Abel

Oh, are you the gentleman I owe for her safe return? I apologize for not introducing myself earlier—I'm Abel, Cecilia's betrothed.

O-Oh... My friends told me about you. It's all starting to come together...

That Werner guy was trying to threaten Cecilia by hurting those close to her, which included me...and you, too, by the sounds of it.

So the reason she couldn't meet me before...

Why she couldn't open her shop or pick herbs... was because she was looking after her sick fiancé.

Cecilia

It would seem the rowdy customer that led to us meeting was also a part of Werner's ploy...

Cecilia

To be frank, all the money I borrowed went towards Abel's treatment...

Cecilia

I couldn't even go out to get the herbs needed for his medicine... Klein, you've been such a great help.

So the fiancé thing wasn't some trick Werner was pulling... There really was a fiancé in the picture—it just wasn't him.

And I'd heard there was a guy you were seen talking nice to... I guess that was right on the money, too.

And that's also why you were pulling that face before. The pieces have all fallen into place.

Cecilia

Well, with Abel healed and the matter of the inheritance settled... I can finally give you back the money I owe.

Cecilia

I even added a little extra as thanks for rescuing me. Please, take it.

Cecilia

Anyway, I'll take Abel home. Thank you again—for everything.

Cecilia

Coming out here was so reckless of you. You may feel better, but you still need your rest.

Abel

I needed to see you, even if just for a moment. Hearing you were in danger—it only reaffirmed how much I love you!

Cecilia

Oh... I love you, too...

......

W-Well, I'm glad they got their happy ending! And I got a little extra cash on top of it all!

Thanks for sticking with me, by the way! We should do this again sometime, so just call me whenever!

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I ain't crying...

There's just... There's just something in my eye!